Headteacher (L10 - L16) (0.1FTE Teaching Commitment)

Teaching Vacancies; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the East Midlands is seeking an inspirational Headteacher to lead its development. The successful candidate will drive educational excellence and foster a positive culture within the school. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, staff management, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in a senior leadership role. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving educational excellence.
• Experience in a senior leadership role within a school setting.
• Strong commitment to raising standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the school.
• Develop and implement school policies for a safe learning environment.
• Lead and manage the school's staff effectively.
• Engage with parents and the community.
• Ensure effective management of the school's resources.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Understanding of educational policies

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role: We are seeking an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher to lead our school into the next phase of its development. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with a proven track record of driving educational excellence and fostering a positive school culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the school, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning.
• Develop and implement school policies and procedures that promote a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Lead and manage the school's staff, fostering a culture of continuous professional development and collaboration.
• Engage with parents, carers, and the wider community to build strong partnerships and promote the school's vision and values.
• Ensure the effective management of the school's resources, including budgeting and financial planning.

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in a senior leadership role within a school setting.
• A strong commitment to raising standards and achieving excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• A deep understanding of current educational policies and practices.

What the school offers its staff

About Us

Ashbrook Infant and Nursery School is all about delivering excellent education in a welcoming, supportive place where everyone can be themselves and do their best. “We care, we learn, we have fun”.

Why Join Us

• The chance to lead in an Infant and nursery setting.
• Opportunities to lead a school through the upcoming academisation process.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children.

Visits to the school by arrangement are warmly welcomed - please contact the school office on 01332 662695 to arrange a visit.

For more information about our school, please visit Ashbrook Infant and Nursery School website.

Closing Date: 5 October 2025

Interview dates: 22 and 23 October 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.